The Levitating Fern Certainly Spins, But Is It Alive??
Years ago, in the 1970s, a “plant” called the air fern was all the rage. It was said to thriveContinue Reading
Category: Ferns
An Easy Way to Mount a Staghorn Fern
I have three staghorn ferns (Platycerium bifurcatum). One is in a hanging pot which is it slowly engulfing, the otherContinue Reading
Houseplant of the Month for February 2019?
Ferns are among the trendiest houseplants. Photo: Thejoyofplants.co.uk Ferns From bushy to stylized, and from dark green to silvery gray-green:Continue Reading
How to Control Horsetail
If I had an easy solution for controlling common horsetail (Equisetum arvense), I’d be a rich man. But unfortunately this plant is very difficultContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Lime Can Control Horsetail
Most garden myths have some element of truth. Such is the case of the one that insists you can controlContinue Reading
Beyond Flowers: the Fascinating World of Foliage
Many gardeners seem to be convinced that flowers are the be-all and end-all in landscaping. If that’s your attitude, though,Continue Reading
Trash-Basket Plants: Prettier Than They Sound!
I’ve long been fascinated by bird’s-nest ferns (Asplenium nidus and similar species, such as A. antiquum and A. australasicum). TheyContinue Reading
Grow Your Own Ferns… From Spores!
Ferns certainly are very odd plants with a unique life cycle. Unlike most other plants we know, they bear neitherContinue Reading